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IV 



PREFACE. 

During a number of years educators in all parts of our country have 
endeavored to make games more popular, and to some extent good results 
have been obtained. Games are played by children as well as adults 
in the numerous private and public gymnasiums and on the play grounds 
which city and school authorities have provided for the general public. 

In these gymnasiums and play grounds one finds children of various 
physical conditions, some strong and some weak, and it therefore fol- 
lows that when games are played without system and supervision, the 
strong eventually become the main participants and the benefits which 
should be shared equally by all are reaped by the strong alone. 

It is, therefore, apparent that some one is needed to supervise, guide, 
and introduce games, and to do this he must be interested in the work, must 
understand the games, and must have played them himself. 

And it is as a guide to these instructors that I have conceived the 
idea of arranging and composing the games found in this little book. 

The games herein contained are song-games, roundels (Reigen), ac- 
companied with vocal music, class, competitive, and antagonistic games. 
Some of the songs I translated from the German, others are original, but 
all are written to well known melodies. To some extent the games are 
graded, but, on the whole, I have left it to the judgment of the instructor 
to select those suitable for his purpose. 

This book certainly makes no pretence of exhausting the category 
of games and roundels, yet I hope it will find friends among educators 
and serve the author's purpose, that of popularizing the systematic playing 
of games. 

I here take the opportunity of thanking all my friends and colleagues, 
especially Carl A. Cobelli, for the kind assistance they have given me in 
arranging these games. 

HENRY SUDER. 
Chicago, July, 1904. 



INDEX 



Song Games. Page 

Crickets and Bees 12 

Farmer is Coming, The 13 

Frogs and Birds i. 12 

Goose Thief 11 

Hunter and Dog 9 

O Dear Sister, Dance With Me 20 

Playing in the Garden 19 

Rabbits in the Hollow 10 

Sailor Boy, The 16 

Sim Serim 14 

Teacher, The 18 

Two by Two We March and March 15 

Song Roundels. 

Come On, Be Merry ' 36 

Forward, On ! 43 

May Song 31 

Seasons, The 23 

Song That is Ringing 26 

Spring Wanderings 29 

Spring Time 40 

When Girls Meet Boys in Merry Round 21 

With Hundred Thousand Voices 38 

Youth's Happiness 34 

Remarks on Fancy Steps 46 

Games, 

Introductory Remarks 48 

Competitive Games in the Classroom 48 

Competitive Races 50 

Desk Games, A 1-8 49 

Desk Games, B 1-8 49 

Relay Races 50 

Competitive Games With Wands, Dumb-bells^ etc 52 

Bean Bag Games. 

Center-Bag 53 

Odds and Ends 53 

Relay Passing of the Bean Bag VHI.-XH 54 

Teacher 52 

Tossing the Bag 53 

Zig-Zag-Bag 53 

Preparatory Exercises for Ball Games 55 

Ball Games. 

Ball Over the Rope, A (^ 

Ball Over the Rope, B 66 

Bounce Ball 65 

Boy and the Hornet's Nest, The 61 

Captain Football 58 

Combination Captain and Basket Ball 62 

Dodge Ball, A 64 

Dodge Ball, B 65 

Flying Ball 57 

Guess Ball 57 



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Hand Polo 60 

Hand Tennis 60 

Indoor Basket Baseball 61 

Medicine Ball 63 

Rider Ball 58 

Running the Gauntlet 59 

Siege of the Fort 64 

Single Base Strike Ball 61 

Traveling Ball, The 57 

Competitive Running Games. 

Dumb-bell Races 67 

Antagonistic Games. 

Forcing Out of Circle 68 

Pulling 68 

Pulling with Hopping 69 

Pushing • 68 

Pushing with Hopping (Rooster Fight) 68 

Antagonistic Games With Api'arati. 

Grip Test 70 

Pull and Raise 69 

Pushing With Wand 69 

Pushing With Two Wands 69 

Tug of War 69 

Wand Wrestling 70 

Wrestling in a Circle 70 

Wrestling in a Triangle 70 

Class Games. 

Attack on the Castle 'J2i 

Beetle Goes Around 71 

Black and White 72 

Bogey-Alan T2> 

Cat and Mouse 70 

Catching Fish ^2. 

Come Along 71 

Variations to Come Along 71 

Forming a Chain, A 71 

Forming a Chain, B 72 

Fox in His Den 75 

Variations to Fox in His Den 75 

Gardener and Tramp 71 

Hawk and Hen 72 

Hound and Hare 73 

Last Couple Out 74 

Policeman and Robber 75 

Rabbits 74 

Three Deep 72 



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CLASSIFICATION OF GAMES. 

I. Song Games. • 

First axd Second Grades. 

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Hunter and Dog •'• • 9 

Rabbit in the Hollow lo 

Goose Thief 1 1 

Frogs and Birds 12 

Crickets and Bees 12 

The Farmer is Coming 13 

Playing in the Garden 19 

Beax Bag Games. 

Teacher 52 

Tossing the Bag 53 

Zig-Zag-Bag 53 

Center Bag 53 

Relay Passing the Bean Bag 6 and 7 54 

Competitive Games. 

Desk Games A, i-S 49 

Desk Games B, 1-8 49 

Competitive Races, 1-5 50 

Class Games. 

Come Along 71 

Cat and Mouse 70 

Gardener and Tramp 71 

Black and White 72 

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Last Couple Out 74 

Beetle Goes Around 71 

Third and Fourth Grades. 

Note — It is left to the teacher to repeat some of the games enumerated for 
the pupils of the first and second grades before beginning new games. 

Song Games. 

Sim-Serim 14 

Two by Two We jMarch and March (Second and Third Grades) 15 

The Sailor Boy (Second and Third Grades) 16 

The Teacher 18 

O, Dear Sister, Dance With Me 20 

Song-Roundels. 

When Girls ^leet Boys in Merry Round 21 

Come On, Come On, Be ^lerry 36 

The Seasons 23 

Bean Bag Games. 

Odds and Evens 53 

Relay Passing the Bean Bag VIII— XII 54 



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Competitive Games. 

Relay-Races 50 

Competitive Games with Wand and Dumb-bells 52 

Competitive Running Games 67 

Dumb-bell Races 67 

Antagonistic Games. 

Pushing 68 

Pulling 68 

Tug of War 69 

Pull and Raise 69 

Pushing with Wand 69 

Pushing with Two Wands 69 

Grip Test 70 

Ball Games. 

Traveling Ball 57 

Guess Ball 57 

Class Games. 

Variations to Come Along 71 

Hound and Hare , T2> 

Forming a Chain, A 71 

Forming a Chain, B 72 

Catching Fish 72 

Hawk and Hen 72 

Policeman and Robber 75 

Fifth and Sixth Grades. 

Note — The teacher may repeat some of the games enumerated for the Third 
and Fourth Grades before beginning new games. Almost all games are suitable. 

Song Roundels. 

YoMth's Happiness 34 

With Hundred Thousand Voices 38 

Springtime . 40 

Antagonistic Games. 

Pushing with Hopping 68 

Forcing Out of Circle 68 

Pulling with Hopping 69 

Wand Wrestling 70 

Ball Games. 

Captain Football 58 

Running the Gauntlet 59 

Boy and the Hornets' Nest, The 61 

Single Base Strike Ball 61 

Siege of the Fort 64 

Dodge Ball, A 64 

Dodge Ball, B 65 

Class Games. 

Three Deep "^2 

Attack on the Castle JZ 



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Seventh and Eighth Grades. 

Note — The teacher may repeat some of the games of the Fifth and Sixth 
Grades before beginning new games. 

All song-roundels, all class games, as well as antagonistic and ball games. The 
competitive games enumerated for the Third and Fourth Grades will be found 
interesting for the pupils of the Seventh and Eighth Grades, also. 

SONG-RoUNDELS. 

Song That is Ringing 26 

Spring Wanderings 29 

May Song 31 

Forward On 43 

Antagonistic Games. 

Wrestling in a Circle 70 

Wrestling in a Triangle 70 

Ball Games. 

Rider Ball 58 

Hand Tennis 60 

Hand Polo 60 

Indoor Basket Baseball 61 

Combination Captain and Basket Ball 62 

Medicine Ball 6;^ 

Ball Over the Rope, A 66 

Ball Over the Rope, B 66 

Bounce Ball ♦. 65 

Class Games. 

Rabbits 74 

Fox in His Den 75 

Variations to Fox in His Den 75 



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Stanza II. 

O, I am a hunter with dog and with gun — Halloo ! 
We are in the forest at rising of sun — Halloo! 
We are hunting the coon and the fast running hare, 
The cunning red fox and the slow trotting bear, 

Halloo ! bang, bang, bang, bang ! 

Halloo ! bang, bang, bang, bang ! 



GAME. 

The children are arranged in a flank circle, with hands joined. The 
circle moves in one direction, while the hunter and his dog (two children 
chosen from the number playing), move in the opposite direction on out- 
side of circle. The children are given the names of animals indicated 
in the song. All sing the song, and at the mention of the animals' names 
the children representing these animals run out of the circle, imitating 
the animals' movements. Thus in the first stanza the children representing 
ducks, snipes and partridges run out with waving arms upward and 
downward in the sideward position. 

At the first "bang" the dog gives chase to the children outside of 
circle, catching as many as he can ; at the last "bang" the hunter assists 
the dog but is privileged to but one child. Those caught must seat them- 
selves on the floor within the circle. The others rejoin the circle. After 
both stanzas have been sung, another hunter and dog are chosen and the 
game begins anew. 



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Stanza II. 

Rabbit, of the dog beware to-day, 

For his teeth are sharp, I say ; 

You would better run away, 

Rabbit, run ! Rabbit, run ! Rabbit, run ! 

Stanza III. 

Rabbit, from the hunter quickly hide, 

He will kill you with his gun, 

If you do not hide and run. 

Rabbit, hide ! Rabbit, hide ! Rabbit, hide ! 



GAME. 
Stanza I. 

The hollow is formed by a number of children arranged in a circle, 
who, with joined hands, march and sing the song. One child, the rabbit, 
sits in the center, eyes closed. At the words "Rabbit hop!" the rabbit 
quickly jumps up and hops around. Meanwhile the children in the circle 
may stand still or march on. At the end of a stanza the rabbit selects 
one of the children to exchange places with him. 

Stanza IL 

Like Stanza I, but at the word "run !" the rabbit runs about within 
the circle. 

Stanza III. 

Like Stanza I, but at the word "hide!" the circle contracts as if to 
hide the rabbit. The joined hands of the children are raised upward. 



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Fearful is the farmer's dander, 
Deadly is his gun, 
So give up the stolen gander. 
Or your race is run ! 



Refrain : 

There stands the fox in shame. 
And he deserves the blame. 
There stands the fox in shame, 
And he deserves the blame. 

Note. — The first two stanzas to be sung in succession. The refrain 
to be sung only after the second stanza. 

An uneven number of children walk with hands joined in a circle 
and sing the first and second stanzas. At the words **Or your race is run" 
each runs for a partner. The one who is left is the goose-thief. All walk 
towards him and, pointing at him, sing the refrain. 




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1. Some frogs have hopped up from the bay: qua qua qua qua qua qua. 
O, please, dou't let them get a - way: qua (jua qua (jua qua qua. 

Stanz.\ II. 

The little bird hops on the ground, tip, tip, tip, tip, tip, tip. 
So soft you can not hear a sound, tip, tip, tip tip tip tip. 

The children form a circle ; one half of theiii representing the frogs, 
the other half the birds. The frogs are in the right, the birds in the left 
half of the circle. At the words ''qua, qua,'' the frogs one after another 
leap into the circle, and at the last "qua" the last frog must again be in 
place. Then follow the birds on tip-toe, arms raised sideways, as if flying. 



CRICKETS AND BEES. 

Stanza I. 

The cricket sings his little song, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp. 
And hops about the whole day long, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp. 

Stanza II. 

The honey-bee at ev'ry hour, hum, hum, hum, hum, hum, hum. 
Flies busily from flow'r to flow'r, hum, hum, hum, hum, hum, hum. 

The game is the same as "Frogs and Birds," but the alternate ones 
in the circle are crickets, the others bees. If the circle consists of boys 
and girls, the boys are the crickets and the girls the bees. 

Note to Stanza I. • 

The pupils move with follow-step (page — ) sideways and rise on 
toes in the circle. At the word "chirp" the crickets bend knees deeply and 
hop to the center, forming an inner circle. At the last "chirp" they face 
about ; the others remain in place, bending knees. At the repetition of 
"chirp" the crickets hop back to their places in the circle. 

Note to Stanza II. 

Like Stanza I, but the bees fly with gallop-hopping alternately (pa^ge 
46), and with moving of the arms imitating flying to the circle. 



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He plows and he sows and he sings in the field, 
And when the grain is ripe in fall, 
He comes to town to sell it all ; 
The farmer is here. 
The farmer is here. 



GAME. 

Two ranks, facing each other, stand four feet apart, singing the 
above song. At the words ''with apples ripe" the first of each rank join 
hands and hop through the center, taking place in rear of their respective 
ranks. 

At the words "the farmer is here" all may clap hands ; then the next 
couple follows. This is continued until all are in place again. 

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GAME. 

The children are arranged in a circle, hands joined. One selected 
by the teacher, stands in the center. At the first eight counts all except 
the center, who remains in place, step sideways with follow-step. At 
"sim serim" the center pupil practices an exercise and all others follow his 
example. At the next eight counts walk sideways with follow-step. At 
"sim serim" the center shows the same exercise and the others follow. 
At the words 'T wish you all to follow suit" all except the center, who 
remains in place, execute one-quarter turn and march in flank circle. At 
the last word all turn towards the center. At "sim serim" the center 
practices a different exercise and all others practice the same. Then the 
center steps into the circle, and another is selected, who has to show new 
exercises. 

Note. — The center alone may sing the song, while the others sing 
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Two by two we join the hand, 
Circle round, then frontward stand. 
Raise left leg and hop on right, 
Bend trunk forward, close feet tight. 
Raise your arms and face about, 
Kneel with grace, or you are out. 

Stanza III. 

Two by two we frontward turn, 
Hopping-step you next must learn. 
Bend trunk sideways, try your best, 
After this you all may rest. 
Raise your arms and face about. 
Forward lunge, or you are out. 

GAME. 

The children are arranged in ranks of two, hands joined or arms 
crossed to a chain, etc. The column may march up and down or in a 
circle, as space permits. In a classroom the circle is perhaps the best. 
The exercise may be arranged to suit the text, as for instance: During 
the first two measures (8 counts) the pupils march, during the next two 
they stand, forming an arch, or they may march on, forming an arch at 
the word "arch." The first four measures are repeated. At the words 
"bend your knees" the knees must be bent, at "jump to stand," "straddle 
legs" and "bend trimk forward," etc., the corresponding movement is to 
be executed. 

NoxE. — In a classroom not all the pupils can take part at the same 
time ; those who do not exercise ought to stand along the wall, singing 
and be prepared to take the place of those exercising. 



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Now clear the ship, the gangway free, 

One, two, three, yoho. 

Come quickly, who will sail with me, 

As one of our crew. 

Yoho, yoho. 

As one of our crew, yoho, 

Yoho, yoho, 

As one of our crew. 



Stanza III. 

"Heave anchor!" sounds the captain's cry, 

One, two, three, yoho. 

And hoist the stars and stripes on high. 

The pride of our crew. 

Yoho, yoho. 

The pride of our crew, yoho, 

Yoho, yoho, 

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Stanza IV. 

When we at sea a vessel spy, 

One, two, three, yoho. 

We give the signal "ship ahoy," 

And cheer the passing crew, 

Yoho, yoho, 

And cheer the passing crew, yoho, 

Yoho, yoho. 

And cheer the passing crew. 



GAME. 

Any number of children form a front circle, facing the center. One, 
the sailor boy, stands in the center. All stand in side-straddle position, 
hands joined. 

Stanza I. 

The sailor boy sings the first and third lines of every stanza. All 
sing the remaining lines. At the words ''And know you also will enjoy," 
the sailor boy selects a number of children who form a second circle within 
the first. The outer circle is again closed, and at the words "Yoho, yoho," 
etc., bend knees and trunk alternately, imitating the movement of a ship. 
Instead of the last movement the following may be taken : Hop forward 
on left leg, right leg raised backward, hands placed on right hip; then 
change by hopping on right leg, left leg raised backward, hands placed on 
left hip. 

Stanza II. 

Like Stanza I. At the words "Now clear the ship," the children 
swing their arms as though moving things out of the way. At the words 
"Come quickly who will sail with me," a few more of the outer circle 
may join the inner circle. At the words, "Yoho, yoho," see Stanza I. 

Stanza III. 

Like Stanza I. At the words " 'Heave anchor !' sounds the captain's 
cry," the children of the inner circle move their arms as though pulling 
up the anchor. At the words "And hoist the stars and stripes," etc., the 
children of the outer circle move their arms as though hoisting the flag. 
The movements are continued till the stanza is ended. 

Stanza IV. 

Like Stanza I. At the words "Ahoy," all children shout "ahoy" 
through their hands. At the words "And cheer the passing crew," the 
children wave hands (greeting). At "Yoho, yoho," see Stanza I. 



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A number of children form a front circle facing outward. Hands 
are joined. One of the participants, the teacher, stands in the center. 
With the song the children walk sideways with follow-step, left or right. 
At the words ''we follow, we follow," they face about, join hands, and 
continue walking. At the words ''Tra la," the teacher takes a pose 
and the pupils quickly follow. At the repetition "Tra la" the teacher 
takes a second pose which the children again follow. At the words **Ar.d 
he who," etc., the teacher selects one of the children to exchange places 
with him. Each successive teacher must take new poses. 



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O, dear sister, come and see. 

Turn and jump around with me, 

As in days of sunshine the merrv bee. 



GAME. 

Stanza I. 

Arrange two circles, one within the other. Twelve children form 
the outer and four the inner circle. All march sideways with joined 
hands. At the words "O, dear sister," the children of the inner circle 
selecte a partner from among those of the outer circle and dance about. 
The pupils not chosen from the outer circle remain in place, singing. The 
singing may be accompanied with clapping of hands. The four children 
chosen now form the inner circle, and the play goes on. 

Stanza II. 

Like Stanza I, but at the words "O, dear sister," the outer circle will 
kneel on one knee, arms raised to a certain position, or clap hands as in 
Stanza I. 

Note. — The first two measures (8 counts) may be executM by fol- 
low-step sideways, the next two by walking forward, hands always joined. 
In the second Stanza a changing step may be practiced during the first 
two, and light clapping during the second two measures. The outer 
circle may move to the left, the inner to the right. 



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And we all enjoyed the fun. 
Forward once, backward, too, 
Turn around and that will do. 

Stanza III. 

Now, once more the pretty game; 
All the children like the same. 
Sideways once, back to place, 
Turn around with easy grace. 

GAME. 

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1. Rank A forward with change step. — 16 counts. 
Then join hands with opposite member. 

2. The couples step sideways and swing other leg sideways in front 
of body (all in the same direction), then repeat same in opposite direction. 
— 8 counts. 

3. Rank A executes a continuous turn back into position. — 8 counts. 
Remark. — This turn may be executed with or without change step. 

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Stanza III. 

1. Both ranks move forward with change step. — 8 counts. 

Then couples join right hands and circle once around with change 
step. — 8 counts. 

2. Like Stanza 1.-2 — 8 counts. 

3. Both ranks execute continuous turn back into position. 
Remark. — This turn may be executed with or without change step. 



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When boys meet girls in merry round, merry round, merry round, 

They love to have a hop and song. 

Hop, my brother, hop, my brother, hop, hop, hop. 

Hop, my brother, hop, my brother, hop, hop, hop. 

The hopping feat was nicely done, nicely done, nicely done, 

Agility and strength were shown, 

Hop, dear brother, hop, dear brother, hop, hop, hop. 

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This is indeed a pretty game, pretty game, pretty game, 

Come let us all repeat the same. 

Dance, my sister, dance, my sister, dance, dance, dance. 

Hop, my brother, hop, my brother, hop, hop, hop. 

The exercise was nicely done, nicely done, nicely done. 

For strength and beauty both were shown. 

Dance, dear sister, dance, dear sister, dance, dance, dance, 

Hop, dear brother, hop, dear brother, hop, hop, hop. 

GAME. 
Stanza I. 

A number of boys and girls, arranged alternately in a flank circle, 
hands joined, march forward. At the words ''Dance, dear sister," all 
face towards center and each girl circles /'"^^"^ with change-step around 
her neighbor to the left. v. ^ 

At the words "The changing step was nicely done," all turn to flank 
circle and march forward. At the words "dance, dear sister," in the 
second part of the stanza, the girls move toward the center with glide-step, 
one arm raised gracefully obliquely upward and the other downward ; 
at the repetition of the words the girls return to circle. While the girls 
are exercising the boys remain standing in place or posing. 

Stanza H. 

Like Stanza I, but the boys*-exercise with hopping-step, raising one 
leg forward crosswise. At the words "hop, my brother," in second part, 
they move toward the center with skipping-step. 

Stanza HI. 

Like Stanza I, but the girls move to the left and circle around the 
boys left and right. 

Remark. — The circling is done like "grand right and left" in a quadrille. 

At the words "hop, my brother," the boys do the same with hopping- 
step. At the repetition the girls move towards center with glide-step and 
the boys move in flank circle with skipping-step, and w'th facing about, 
return. 



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The summer days fill us with rare delight. 

For they are so charmingly long and bright. 

Hail summer! 

I dearly wish summer were here to-day, 

For then on the lawn we should dance and play, 

Oh, summer! 

Stanza III. 

When autmn has tinted the leafy wood, 
There's ripe mellow fruit, and it tastes so good. 
In autumn! 

Not one of the seasons that makes the year 
Give greater enjoyment or better cheer. 
Than autumn. 

Stanza IV. 

In winter we coast on the fleecy snow. 

And over the glittering ice we go. 

In winter! 

We revel in pleasure, we shout and sing, 

While merrily round us the sleigh-bells ring, 

In winter. 



FANCY-STEP ROUNDEL. 

The children, i6 or 32, are arranged in a flank circle, which is 
divided into groups of four. Each member of the group representing 
spring, summer, autumn and winter, respectively. 

The children march left around the center, hands on hips. 



—24— 

Stanza I. 

1. Waltz-step with graceful swinging of arms to left and right. — 16 
counts. 

2. At the words '' 'Tis springtime," all face towards center and pose. 

Pose. 

Raise arms upward, bend trunk slightly forward, place left leg back- 
ward and bend right knee, remaining 8 counts. 

3. The pupils representing spring turn inward and waltz toward 
the center, forming an inner flank circle, while the outer circle waltzes 
forward. — 16 counts. 

4. At the words *'In springtime," pose as above, but to opposite 
directions. (Fig. i.) 

Stanza II. 

1. Like Stanza I, but outer and inner circles move forward with 
change-step, hands on hips. — 16 counts. 

2. At the words ''Hail summer," pose. 

Pose. 
Turn towards the center, raise left arm forward obliquely downward, 
right arm over head ; touch arms curved, place right foot backward, right 
knee bent, trunk bent slightly forward. 

3. Like Stanza 1-3, but summer moves into circle with changing- 
step and joins spring, thus forming two inner circles. — 16 counts. 

4. At the words *'Oh, summer," pose as above, but vice versa and to 
(Fig. 2) opposite direction. — 8 counts. 

Stanza IIL 

1. Like Stanza I, but with hop-step, crossing right (left) foot for- 
ward, hands on hips. (Pupils in center may join hands.) 

2. At the words *Tn autumn," pose. 

Pose. 
Left arm to a semi-circle over head ; right hand on hip ; place right 
foot forward, bend head slightly backward. 

3. Like Stanza I-3, but autumn moves into center with hop-step 
and joins spring and summer, thus forming three inner circles (Fig. 3) — 
16 counts. 

4. At the words "Than autumn," pose as above, but vice versa and 
to opposite direction. — 8 counts. 

Stanza IV. 

1. Like Stanza I-i, but with glide-step, one arm raised forward 

2. At the words 'Tn winter," pose. 

obliquely upward, the other backward obliquely downward. — '16 counts. 



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Left arm forward to a semi-circle, right arm backward obliquely 
downward, left foot placed forward, knee bent. — 8 counts. 

3. Like Stanza I-3, but winter moves into center with glide-step, 
all forming a star. (Fig. 4). — 16 counts. 

4. At the words "In winter," pose as above, but vice versa and to 
opposite direction. 

Note. — As a closing group, each of the four seasons practice its 
respective pose remaining 8 or 16 counts. In order to return to original 
position, the pupils may march back, or the song may be repeated, in 
which case one-half wheel around the outer leaders must be executed. 

Remark : — The above may be executed by 16, 32, 48, etc., members being 
arranged as in above figure of 32. 

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Song- that is ringing, end not thy singing, 

Sing of the charm of May, 

Sing of the flowers gay, 

Song that is ringing, end not thy singing. 

Stanza III. 

Song that is ringing, end not thy singing, 

Sing thou of days of joy. 

Ring out afar and nigh. 

Song that is ringing, end not thy singing. 

ROUNDEL (TWO-STEP). 

Twenty-four participants are arranged in 3 Unes, each of which is 
again divided into one center rank of 4 members and 2 outer ranks of 
2 members each. There is an interval of four steps between the center 
Hne and the outer Hues. Hands are joined and arms raised to a bent 
position. (Fig. i.) 



Stanza I. 



1. Take four "two-steps" in place. — 8 counts. 

2. All four "two-steps" forward. — 8 counts. 



3. Center ranks of 4 in each line take four "two-steps" obliquely 
forward, opening rank outward. (Fig. 2 A.) 

The inner members of the ranks of two "two-step" inward, taking 
distance. The outer ones "two-step" in place (Fig. 2 B). — 8 counts. 



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1. (a) Place left foot obliquely forward, point left hand over left 
foot, arm slightly curved ; raise right arm to a semi-circle over head, and 
bend trunk slightly forward, eyes turned toward toes. — 4 counts. 

(b) Change position to right. — 4 counts. 

2. Step whirling left, then right (knuckles on hips). — 8 counts. 

3. (a) As pose i, but place inner foot obliquely forward (right foot 
of the 12 members standing to the left, the left foot of the 12 members 
standing to the right), point inner hand over inner foot and raise outer 
arm to a semi-circle over head. — 4 counts. 

(b) Change position. — 4 counts. 

Stanza II. 

1. Close distance with 4 **two-steps." Center rank closes obliquely 
backward into line with outer ranks. — 8 counts. 

2. (a) Center line "two-step" backward 4 steps. ]^ Fig. i. 
(b) Outer lines *'two-step" forward 4 steps. ) 8 counts 

3. Outer one of ranks of two take "two-step" ^ ] 
forward, the inner take "two-step" obliquely forward, ( Fig. 3. 
taking distance inward. Center ranks of four i 8 counts, 
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Pose. 

1. (a) Place left foot forward with bent knee, raise left arm obliquely 
forward upward to a semi-circle, move right arm (slightly curved) back- 
ward obliquely downward and bend trunk forward (slightly). — 4 counts. 

(b) Change position by facing about on ball of foot. — 4 counts. 

2. Cross-whirling left, then right, hands on shoulders. — 8 counts. 

3. Like pose i, but inward (right foot of 12 members to the left, 
left foot of 12 members to the right) and change outward. — 8 counts. 

Stanza III. 

1. Close distance with 4 "two-steps," outer ranks of two close 
obliquely backward into line with center ranks returning to Fig. i. — 8 
counts. 

2. All take 4 "two-steps" backward. — 8 counts. 

3. Outer lines take 4 "two-steps" swinging backward and taking dis- 
tance inward, forming a semi-circle to the rear of the center rank — center 
line moving forward and opening outward with 4 "two-steps" to a small 
semi-circle in front (Fig. 4). — 8 counts. 



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1. Outer lines place inner foot obliquely forward, inner hand point- 
ing over toes, outer arm raised to a semi-circle over head. Center line 
kneeling on inner knee, arms raised to a circle over head. — 8 counts. 

2. All step-whirling outward, then inward, outer arm raised to a 
semi-circle over head. — 8 counts. 

3. Like pose i, but vice versa. — 6 counts. 



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Away, then away, while the sun is on high, 
Away to the mountains and valleys near by ! 
The rivulet murmurs, boughs rustle and sway, 
Until my heart joins, like a lark, in their lay. 

Stanza III. 

What rapture, what joy 'tis to wander and sing, 
When nature is breathing the perfume of spring! 
My soul is enchanted on seeing unfurled 
The marvelous beauty, oh, wonderful world ! 

ROUNDEL (MAZURKA). 

According to space arrange a class of i6, 24 or 32 participants into 
two concentric circles, divided into alternate couples, numbered i and 2. 
Hands are joined. The steps executed are rocking-steps, cross and step- 
whirling. 

The song contains 16 measures, equal to 48 counts. 

Stanza I. 

1. Four rocking-steps forward, begin with outer foot. — 12 counts. 

2. Step-whirling twice outward and twice inward. — 12 counts. 

3. Members of couples i execute quarter turn toward center, join 
hands and two rocking-steps forward and two backward. — 12 counts. 

Couples 2 execute 4 rocking-steps (begin with outer foot) and take 
place in front of couple i. — 12 counts. 

4. Like 3, but vice versa. 



— 30— 

Stanza II. 

1. Like Stanza I-i. 

2. Like Stanza I-2, but cross-whirling. 

3. Couples I rocking-step backward (begin with outer foot). 
Couples 2 rocking-step forward, separating right and left, taking position 
in front of couples i. — 12 counts. 

4. Like 3, but vice versa. 

Stanza III. 

1. Like Stanza I-i. — 12 counts. 

2. Like Stanza 1-2, but one cross-whirling with one rocking-step 

and return. — 12 counts. 

3. Like Stanza I-3, but couples i quarter turn outward. — 12 counts. 

4. Like 3, but vice versa. 

Note. — Step and cross-whirling must be practiced in three counts. 



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Woodland flowers, wet with showers, 
Xoddiiig sweetly, give tts cheer. 
While the purling and the swirling 
Of the brooklet charms the ear. 
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Stanza III. 

How entrancing is the dancing 
Of the children on the green ! 
Real pleasure in such meastire 
As in ^lay I've never seen. 
La, la, la, la. 



ROUNDEL. 

Twenty-four pupils divided into ranks of six are arranged in a front 
semi-circle, one arm's length distance between members. The so formed 
line consists of two outer and two center ranks. (Fig. I.) 

The fancy steps practiced are rising on toes with swinging of leg 
forward crosswise, glide-step and change-step, in 3-4 time. 



—32— 




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Stanza I. 

1. Rising on toes in place with swinging of left leg forward cross- 
wise. — 12 counts. 

2. Hopping-step forward with crossing of leg forward. Hands on 
hips. The outer ranks quarter turn inward and move behind the center 
ranks. With the last count all execute half turn (Fig. 2). — 12 counts. 

3. Glide step forward with raising one arm forward obliquely up- 
ward, other arm obliquely downward, and return to starting position. 
All face front. — '12 counts. 

4. Change-step forward. The two outer ranks quarer turn out- 
ward and move forward at right angles. With the last count quarter turn 
inward. 

The two center ranks quarter turn inward and move forward throvgh 
the center of stage by twos, at right angles. With last count quarter 
turn outward (Fig. 3). — 12 counts. 









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1. Like Stanza I. — 12 counts. 

2. Hopping-step forward with crossing leg forward, hands grasped. 
— 12 counts. With the last count all execute half turn. 

3. Glide-step forward with raising one arm forward obliquely up- 
ward and other arm backward obliquely downward. — 12 counts. 

4. Change-step to two front circles facing inward, hands joined. — 
12 counts. — Fig. 4. 



—33— 

Stanza III. 

1. Like Stanza I-i. — 12 counts. 

2. Pupils turn to flank circle, hopping-step like Stanza I-2, hands on 
hips or swing right (left) arm over head to a semi-circle. With the last 
count execute half turn. — 12 counts. 

3. Glide-step with arm positions like Stanza I-3. — 12 counts. 

4 Change-step to semi-circle (starting position). Hands on hips. — 
12 counts. 

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Joy's in the air to-day, 
Driving our cares away ; 
:Pain is unknown to us 
When we are roaming thus. 

Stanza III. 

Beaming in rosy Hght, 
Teeming with roses bright, 
.•Blissful in ev'ry wise. 
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ROUNDEL. 

Thirty-two pupils are arranged in two concentric front circles facing 
the center, the intervening space about two paces. Members of inner 
circle join hands, those of outer circle place hands or knuckles on hips. 
The steps indicated are waltz-step and change-step, in 3-4 time. 

Stanza I. 

1. A waltz-step sideways left, then right, with rising on toes, each 
three counts and a change-step forward left, then right, each three counts. 
— 12 counts. 

2. Like exercise i, but change-step backward. — 12 counts. 



—35— 

3- All quarter turn left, members of outer and inner circles join 
hands forming front couples and change-step forward. — 12 counts. 

4. Members of couples join right hands and circle with change-step. 
12 counts. 

Stanza II. 

Quarter turn inward, members of outer and inner circle face each 
other; those of the inner circle join hands, those of the outer circle place 
hands on hips. 

1. A waltz-step left, then right, sideways, each three counts, and 
change-step forward left, then right, each three counts. — 12 counts. 

2. Like exercise i, but change-step backward. — 12 counts. 

3. Quarter turn, face to flank circles, members of couples join 
hands and change-step forward. — 12 counts. 

4. Members of couples join left hands and circle with change-step. 
— 12 counts. 

Stanza III. 

Inner circle faces towards center, outer circle in opposite direction. 
Members of inner circle join hands, members of outer circle place hands 
on hips. 

1. Waltz-step and change-step like Stanza I-i. — 12 counts. 

2. Like I, but change-step backward. — 12 counts. 

3. Quarter turn toward leader and change-step like Stanza I-3. — 12 
counts. 

4. Like Stanza I-4. — 12 counts. 



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We wander and we wander, enjoy the charming day, 

And gather lovely flowers that blossom by the way. 

O'er meadow, dale and hill, we wander as we will. 

O, come and sing and march along and leave your cares at home, 

There's nothing sweeter than among the forest trees to roam ! 



MARCHING ROUNDEL. 

The participants are arranged in a front line which is divided into 
ranks of two and four. One of the participants, the captain, stands in 
front of the line. (Fig. i.) 



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Stanza I. 

The captain marches up and down the line, all others march in place. 
At the words "O, come and sing," ranks of two execute quarter wheel 
left (Fig. 2) and march in a circle with the captain at the head of his 
column until they reach the starting position where they wheel into line 
again. 

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For if our heart is light and gay, 

Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah ! 

It bids us all to join in play, 

Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah ! 

As birds play in the shady tree, 

And little fish in brook and sea, 

So play we, so play we. 

So play we with hurrah. 

Hurrah, hurrah, etc. 

MARCHING ROUNDEL. 

A class of i6 or t^^ pupils is arranged in 4 columns of ranks of two. 
The columns two steps' distance apart. The members of couples join 
hands — outer arm on small of back. 

The columns are named alternately A and B. 

The ranks are numbered alternately i and 2. 



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Stanza I. 

1. All march 8 steps in place and 4 steps forward and 4 steps back- 
ward. — 16 counts. 

2. Couples 4-4 wheel left, then right, each 8 counts. — 16 counts. 

3. Like exercise i. — 16 counts. 

4. Like exercise 2. — 16 counts. 

5. Couples A circle left around couples B. — 16 counts. 

6. Couples B circle right around couples A. — 16 counts. 

Stanza IL 

1. All 8 steps in place and 4 steps forward and 4 steps backward. — - 
16 counts. 

2. Members of couples join left hand and circle left 8 steps, then 
change hands and circle right 8 steps. — 16 counts. 

3. Like exercise i. 

4. Couples B face left about and with couples A execute 4-4 wheel 
(mill), then both couples face about and again 4-4 wheel — each 8 steps. 
(Fig. 2.) — 16 counts. 

5. Couples I circle left around couples 2. — 16 counts. 

6. Couples 2 circle left around couples i. — 16 counts. 
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When the swaying flow'rs and trees 

Whisper in the gentle breeze, 

Happy days are coming, 

Happy days are coming. 

When the brooks from stone to stone 

Murmur in a silv'ry tone, 

Spring at last is with us, 

Spring at last is with us, 

Tra, la, la. 

MARCHING ROUNDEL. 

A number of participants, say i6, 24 or 32, are arranged into two 
concentric flank circles, divided into alternate couples i and 2. The inner 
circle is called circle B and the outer one, circle A. Members of couples 
join hands and place outer arm on small of back. The circles move left 
around the center. (Fig. i.) 



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Stanza I. 

1. All march forward. — 16 counts. 

2. Quarter turn outward (circle A left, circle B right), and take 8 
steps forward and 8 steps backward. — 16 counts. 

3. Members of circle A march left around those of circle B in 8 
counts, then take 4 steps forward and 4 steps backward. — 16 counts. 
(Fig. 2.) 

4. Members of circle B march left around those of circle A — 8 
counts — then take 4 steps forward and 4 steps backward (like 3). With, 
the last step, face forward. — 16 counts. (Fig. 3.) 

5. Members of circle A march left, around those of circle B, who 
kneel on left knee and raise arms to a circle over head — 8 counts. Then 
members of circle B repeat the exercise — 8 counts. — 16 counts. 

6. Members of couples join left hands, raise right arm to a semi- 
circle over head and circle left 8 steps, then circle right 8 steps, with 
joining right hands. — ^16 counts. 

Stanza II. 

1. Couples 2 march to the left of couples i, forming lines of four, 
with hands joined. All march forward. — 16 counts. (Fig. 4.) 

2. Quarter turn outward (couples i turn right, couples 2 turn left) 
and all take 8 steps forward and 8 steps backward. With the last step 
face forward. — 16 counts. 

3. Couples I march left around couples 2 in 8 steps, then take 4 steps 
forward and 4 steps backward. — 16 counts. (Fig. 5.) 

4. Like 3, but couples 2 march right, around couples i. — 16 counts. 

5. The right member of each couple marches left around left mem- 
ber, who kneels on left knee with arms raised to a pose, in 8 counts, then 
the left member repeats the exercise by marching right around the right 
member. — 16 counts. (Fig. 6.) 

6. Members of couples join left hands, raise right arm to a semi- 
circle over head and circle left 8 steps, then right 8 steps with joining right 
hands. — 16 counts. 

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MARCHING ROUNDEL. 

A class of ^2 pupils is arranged in a flank circle divided into lines 
of 8, and each line into 2 ranks of four. The circle moves left. 

Stanza I. 

1. March forward (Fig. i). — 16 counts. 

2. Form 4 small circles (each 8 pupils) and march forward in them 
(Fig. 2). — 16 counts. 

3. Form large circle and march forward. — 16 counts. 

4. Repeat 2. — -16 counts. 

5. March to large circle and form ranks of 4 by obliquing left and 
march forward (Fig. 3). — 16 counts. 

6. Ranks 2 obliquely forward to form line (8 pupils) with ranks i. — 
16 counts. 

• 7. March forward in star formation. — 16 counts. 

8. Lines of 8 wheel around their centers (mill). — 16 counts. 
(With the first count rank i faces about, and again faces out- 
ward with the last count) (Fig. 5). — 16 counts. 

9. March forward left to large circle. — 16 counts. 

10. Form 8 circles (4 members each) (Fig. 6). — 16 counts. 

11. Ranks i march to the center and form a star of four front ranks 
(rays) and in place (Fig. 7). — 16 counts. 

Ranks 2 form front rank and 4-4 wheel left (Fig. 7). — 16 counts. 

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13. Ranks i execute quarter turn right, 8 steps forward 
8 steps in place. With the last step quarter turn left. 

Ranks 2 execute quarter turn left, 8 steps forward ) 16 counts, 
to form a star, and 8 steps in place. With the last step 
execute quarter turn right. (Fig. 7 with ranks changed.) 

14. Ranks 2 march once around the center. } ^ counts 
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15. Ranks i and 2 form a circle (making 4 circles of 8 members 
each) (Fig. 8). — 16 counts. 

16. Each circle forms a star (each ray consisting of two members) 
and marches around its center once, then back to large circle (Fig. 9). 
— 16 counts. 

Note. — Instead of marching to a large circle, the pupils may finish 
the number of counts in marching in stars ! then take a pose. 



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REMARKS ON FANCY STEPS 

INDICATED IN THE ROUNDELS. 

Follozc-step. — 2 counts. 

The left foot advances, toes turned slightly outward and touching 
the floor at i ; then the right foot follows, middle of foot placed close 
to heel of left foot at 2. Practice alternately in 4 counts. 

Change-step. — 3 counts 

At I place left foot forward as in the follow-step ; at 2 place middle 
of right foot close to heel of left foot. At 3 place left foot forward 
again ; then the same with right foot. Note. — If step is to be practiced 
in 2 counts the left foot is placed forward again almost simultaneously 
with the right foot at second count. 

Hopping-step. — 2 counts. * 

Step left forward at i ; hop on left foot and swing right foot for- 
ward (or forward crosswise) at 2; then the same right, hopping on right 
and swinging left foot forward. 

Glide-step. — 2 counts. 

Glide left foot forward at i ; at 2 hop left and raise right foot back- 
ward. Then same right, gliding right forward, hopping and raising 
left foot backward. 

Rocking-step. — 3 counts. 

At I place left foot obliquely forward; at 2 step forward right (right 
foot in front of left, toes turned outward, heel of right foot in line with 
toes of left foot) and rise on toes; at 3 lower heels. Then the same right. 

Waltz-step. — 3 counts. 

Like follow-step but at the 2 count place right foot forward, toes 
turned outward, heel of right foot somewhat above and in line with 
toes of left foot. 

Tzuo-step. — 2 counts. 
Like the change-step but executed in two counts with gliding. 

Gallop-Hopping. 

Hop on both feet, either left or right foot advanced. 

Skipping. (Gallop-1 lopping Alternately.) 
Mop on both feet, advancing left and right foot alternately. 



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Step-Whirling. — '3 counts. 

Step sidewards left, execute half turn left on ball of foot and place 
right foot sideward ; half turn left on right foot and close heels. 

Cross-zvhirling. — 3 counts. 

Step sideward left, cross right foot over left and execute 4-4 turn 
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GAMES. 

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. 

Games are rightly classed among the recreative exercises and should 
be practiced more frequently than at the present time. They are not 
only selected for the pleasure they afford, but also for the purpose of 
developing the powers of observation and attention, the senses, agility, 
individuality and comprehension. 

The stronger and livelier pupils will enter a game spiritedly ; with 
the timid ones the desire must be awakened and developed ; never allow 
the stronger to take advantage of the weaker. For this reason it is 
desirable to have all games played under the supervision of a teacher. 

All pupils of a class should take part and as the time for physical 
training is short and precious, no time should be wasted. 

If the game to be played is selected by the teacher, it always gives 
the most satisfaction ; pupils in time become partial to some of the 
games, one would prefer one, and the other another game. 

Explain the rules and regulations beforehand and see that they are 
strictly adhered to. 

Do not be too anxious to introduce a new game; let the pupils com- 
prehend one thoroughly before a new one is selected. 

All the games are suitable for the playground or gymnasium but as 
soon as the inclement weather sets in, many will be found appropriate 
for the corridor or classroom. 



COMPETITIVE GAMES IX THE CLASSROOM. 

The number of competitive games between the aisles of desks are 
naturally limited, as the freedom of action is restricted by the narrow- 
spaces. 

The class is usually divided into two or three divisions of equal 
files (rows) with an equal number of pupils in each file. 

As soon as the signal to start is given the first pupil of each division 
begins and the movement or exercise is executed successively. The 
division finishing first wins. 

In case of a "tie" the game may be repeated and decided after three 
trials ; if, however, one division has won twice in succession, the game 
is at an end after the second trial. 

The umpire may be the teacher or one of the pupils ; he gives the 
signal to start and decides the game. 

The command to start may be given: "Attention — Be ready — Go!" 



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DESK GAMES. A. 
I. 

Arising. 
The pupils arise in successive order, the first in the files begin. 
The division which completes the exercise first wins the game. 
Note. — The arising is executed in one count. 

II. 

Sitting. 
Reverse the arising exercise. 
Note. — Combine arising and sitting exercise as one game. 

III. 
Stand in the aisles. 

Raise arms sideways or upward in successive order, the first in the 
files begin. 

IV. 
As III, but bend knees deeply and place hands on desk. 

V. 
As III, but face left or right. 

VI. 
As III, but face about and raise arms or bend knees. 

VII. 
As VI, but face about with clapping of hands. 

VIII. 
As VI, but face about and shake hands with next member. 

DESK GAMES. B. 

The pupils standing in the aisles face their seats and place hands on 
desks to the left and right of their seats before the command to start is 
given. 

I. 
Kneel on seats one after the other. The division which finishes first 
wins. 

Note. — All return to standing position at the command "Position — 
Stand !" 

II. 
Kneel on seat as in I, but as soon as the last in the division is in 
kneeling position, he moves back to starting position and all follow suc- 
cessively. 

III. 
Squat on seat (deep knee-bending position) and return immediately 
to the starting position. 

IV. 
Squat over seat into the next aisle. 



V. 
Squat over scat, face about and return in the same manner. 

VI. 
Squat over seat, and immediately squat backward to starting posi- 
tion, yjj 

Face about, squat backward on seat and down into the opposite aisle. 

VIII. 
As \'II, but after the feet have touched the floor squat forward 
immediately and face forward. 

Note. — The teacher may vary the games by inserting different 
movements, as kneeling and raising arms forward, sideward, upward, 
or placing hands on shoulders, behind neck, etc. Placing one foot on 
seat with immediate change of position may also be practiced. 

Note. — Some of the above Desk Exercises may be found difficult 
to execute ; it is left to the teacher's judgment to select such games 
which will be appropriate for the class in charge. They will be an 
excellent means of arousing the attention of the pupils if conducted in 
the following manner: 

Let the teacher begin the rising and seating exercises very slowly ; 
then, as the attention of the pupils is aroused, let the action become more 
rapid until the quickest possible motion within the pupil's power has 
been attained. The failure of a pupil to arise or be seated at the given 
count effects the defeat of the file or division in which he or she may 
be seated 

COMPETITIVE RACES. 
I. 
From the rear seat, run up one aisle and down the other. 

11. 
Stand against the rear wall, run to the front-wall blackboard, write 
a certain number or word and return to the seat. 

III. 
Stand against the rear wall, run to the front part of the room, circle 
around a certain object and return to the seat, after circling around 
the last seat. jy^ (Boys.) 

Like 3, but run on all fours (hands and feet). 

V. 
Four at a time. Start from the four corners of the room, once 
around. 

RELAY RACES. 

I. 

From 6-8 members in a team, practice as team races the various 
individual races above given (I, II, III, IV and V). In II, instead of 
returning to seat at once, they must touch the wall first and then hand 
the chalk to the next runner. 



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II. 

(Only two teams at a time.) 

If, for instance, the room has 6 rows of desks, team "A" is seated 
in the rear to your right, the first runner in the last seat; team ''B" is 
seated in the left row, the first runner in the first seat. Both start at the 
same time, the course for the runner of team "A" being as follows : Up 
the aisle between the 6th and 5th rows, down between the 5th and 4th, 
up between the 4th and 3rd, down between the 3rd and 2nd, up between 
the 2nd and ist, down the outer left aisle and rear of room to tag his 
next runner who in the meantime has taken his seat (the last) ; the 
first runner of team *'B" goes over the same course, but begins by pass- 
ing through the front part of the room and down the outer aisle of the 
right side. This will prevent collision. 

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COMPETITIVE GAMES WITH WANDS, DUMB-BELLS, ETC. 

I. 
One wand is held horizontally by the first pupil in each file and is 
passed over head from one pupil to the other. 

II. 
Pass wand from the rear end of file. 
Note. — Pupils must have arms raised in a bent position over head. 

III. 

The class is divided into two divisions, the alternate files face about. 
The first of each division has a wand and passes it over head up one 
file and down the next until it reaches the last pupil of each division. 

IV. 
As I, but each member faces about and passes the wand to the 
next member. 

V. 
As III, but each member faces about. 

VI. 

Execute one-quarter turn left (right) and take one arm's length dis- 
tance. Pass wand in vertical position sideways from one to the other 
until it reaches the last, then all face about and pass wand back again 
to the leader. 

Note. — The first or leader of each file is supplied with a wand. 

VII. 

As VI, in two divisions, the first of each outer file is supplied with 
a w^and. 

VIII. 

As VI and VII, but the wand passes sideways in rear of body. 

Note. — Variations are permitted, for instance : The first two mem- 
bers of each file are supplied with the apparatus, or the first three or four 
alternates of the two outer files are supplied. 

Bean-bags, dumb-bells or clubs may be substituted for the wands in 
all of the above games. 

BEAN-BAG GAMES. 
Teacher. 
A circle is formed. In the center on a stool or any other elevation 
stands the teacher, who throws the bag to the pupils forming the circle. 
If any one drops the bag, he has to leave the circle. If the teacher drops 
the bag, he has to step into the circle, whereupon he who tossed the 
bag will then become teacher. 



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Odds and Evens. 
A circle, divided into alternate ones and twos about two steps apart, 
is arranged, thus forming two parties. Each of the two leaders has a 
bean-bag and at the signal of the umpire to begin he throws the bag to 
the nearest of his party, who does the same, and so on until the bag 
returns to the leader. If it reaches the leader of the "Odds" first, it 
counts one point for that party. Five points decide the game. 

Zig-Zag-Bag. 
I. 

The pupils are divided into 2 files. The bag is tossed alternately 
from one file to the other, with following variations: 

Tossed with left hand and caught with left ; 

Tossed with right hand and caught with right. 

Tossed with left hand and caught with right. 

Tossed with right hand and caught with left. 

Tossed up and caught by individual before tossing to opposite side 
as above with either or both hands, also under opposite arm. 

Clapping hands before catching and various other variations. 

This game can be played with the ball, adding bouncing of ball 
before tossing to opposite side, etc. 

11. 

A number of children stand in a circle about 6 or 8 feet apart and 
the bag is thrown from one to the other. It may be thrown with 
left or right hand, caught with one hand and thrown with the other or 
both. Various positions, sudi as side-stride, deep-knee bending or bal- 
ancing positions may be taken while catching and throwing the ball. 

Center-Bag. 

Form an open circle facing inward. Pass or toss the bag around to 
the right or left, skipping one, two or more players until one player 
misses the bag. 

The one who missed steps into the circle and throws the bag from 
the center to anyone in the circle. This player, upon catching the bag 
deposits it in the center and tries to tag the tosser before he regains 
possession of it. (This player may pass in and out of the circle in 
avoiding him.) If he succeeds in tagging the player before he gets 
possession of the bag, the player is out of the game until released by 
some other player being caught, remaining in the circle until so released ; 
if not tagged he steps back into the circle and begins anew. 

Tossing the Bag. 

A circle is formed with one of the players in the center, who tosses 
the bag upward and calls the name or number of one of the players 
as the bag leaves the hands. The one called quickly runs forward and 
tries to catch the bag; if successful, he in turn tosses the bag; if not, 



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he is out of the game and the former player keeps up the tossing until 
the bag is caught. 

Relay Passing of the Bean-hag. 
I. 
Two front ranks are formed, standing opposite each other. The 
first player of each rank has a bean-bag. At the teacher's word "Go," 
he passes the bag to his neighbor, who passes it to the next and so until 
it reaches the last in the rank, who takes the bag, runs to the head of 
the rank with it and begins passing it again. This action is continued 
until the first player is again in his positon as leader. The side whose 
leader is first in place is whinner of the game. 

II. 
The same game as I, but flank ranks are formed and the bag is 
passed over head. 

III. (For Boys.) 
Like game II, but the players stand in side-stride position and the 
bean-bag is passed between the legs ; or they bend trunk forward and 
pass the bag sideways left or right. 

Note. — The latter may be played by girls also. 

IV. 

The same as II, but each player faces about in passing the bag. 

V. 
Hop forw^ard after passing the bag in the side-straddle position. 

VI. 

One full turn of each member before passing the bag. 

VII. 

All of the above games can be played by dividing each team into 
two divisions, A and B, placed on opposite sides of room or gymnasium. 

Passing the bag is begun with the first one of division A. When 
the bag reaches the last member of the division, this member carries 
the bag to division B, where the bag is again passed down the line and 
again carried to the other division by the last member. This is con- 
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PREPARATORY EXERCISES FOR BALL GAMES. 

All ball games demand a certain agility in throwing and catching the 
ball. A beginner, therefore, should have some practice in such exercises 
before he takes part in regular ball games, especially the more complicated 
games, as basket, captain, or foot-ball. 

The following exercises, which may be executed with a basket-ball 
or bean-bag, will answer the purpose. 

In some of these exercises the pupils are arranged in a semi-circle, in 
others in a circle, the teacher standing in the center. Exercises are 
practiced while standing, walking or running. In standing the teacher 
throws the ball to the pupils, who return it in the same way. In walking 
and running the pupils throw the ball to one another. 

In Standing. 

Class arranged in semi-circle. Teacher stands in center and throws 
the ball to each pupil in succession, beginning at the right. After all in 
the semi-circle have thrown the ball the same exercise may be repeated, 
or a new one begun. 

I. 

Straight Throw. — Raise the ball over the head, arms bent. 
Note. — Ball must be caught and returned immediately. 

11. 

Like I, but repeat (Double Pass). 

Note. — The ball must be thrown twice to the same person. 

IIL 

Right hand side throw. 

Note. — The ball thrown by the teacher with the right hand may be 
caught by pupil with both hands, but it must be returned with the right 
hand. 

IV. 
Left hand side throw. 

V. 
Right hand side backward throw. 
Note. — Ball is thrown sideways in rear of body. 

VI. 
Left hand side backward throw. 

VII. 
Right hand side throw, pass under left elbow. 
Note. — In throwing the ball the left elbow is raised and vice versa. 

VIII. 
Left hand side throw, pass under right elbow. 



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IX. 

Feint ball and ri.2:lit hand side throw, pass under left arm. 
XoTE. — Feign throwing a straight ball to the second in rank, but 
throw it to the first with pass under left arm. 

X. 

Like exercise IX., but left hand pass under right arm. 

XL 

. Straight throw with both hands, ball over head, with taking one 
step forward. 

XIL 
Like exercise XI, but with stepping backward. 

XIII. 
Like exercise XI, but with leaping to the front. 

XIV. 
Like exercise XI, but with leaping to the rear. 

In Walking, 

Class is arranged in a circle, participants three, four or more paces 
apart. The exercises are executed while walking. 

I. 

Straight throw over head backward. 

II. 

Straight throw over head forward. 

Note. — Thrower faces about and walks backward while throwing the 
ball, then faces about and w^alks forward again. 

III. 
Right hand side throw while walking sideward left or right. 

IV. 
Left hand side throw while walking sideward right or left. 

V. 
Right hand side backward throw, while walking sideward left or 
right. 

VI. 
Left hand side backward throw, while walking sideward right or left. 

VII. 
Right hand side throw, pass ball under left arm while walking side- 
ward right or left. 

VIII. 
Left hand side throw, pass ball under right arm while walking side- 
ward left or right. 



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In Circle JVhile Running. 

I. 

Straight throw over head backward. 

11. 
Straight throw over head forward. 

Note. — Thrower faces about and runs backward while throwing the 
ball. 

III. 
Throwing ball backward right with both hands above right hip. 

IV. 

Like exercise III, but left. 

v. 

Throwing with right hand backward left, pass under left arm. 

VI. 
Throwing with left hand backward right, pass under right arm. 

BALL GA^^IES. 

TJie Traveling Ball. 

I. 
A circle is formed facing towards the center. The ball passes from 
hand to hand, either left or right. One player outside the circle tries to 
touch the one who has the ball. If he succeeds the two change places. 

II. 
Like I, but two balls are passed and two players run to catch or tag 
the persons handling the ball. 

III. 
If many players take part, two circles may be formed, one within 
the other. 

The Flxins: Ball. 
The players stand in a front circle, some distance apart. One player, 
called the center, stands in the circle. The ball is thrown from one player 
to another across the circle or may be passed to the nearest neighbor. 
The center tries to touch the ball ; if he succeeds, the one who last 
threw the ball or dropped it (as that may happen quite often) becomes 
center. If there are many participants, form two circles. (The circles 
may be formed beside or within each other), and in the latter case 
may be played with one or two centers. 

Guess-Ball. 

Two ranks, A and B, are formed, standing on the opposite sides of 
the room, facing each other. One player of line A stands in the center 
of the room facing his rank. A hollow rubbber ball is passed to anyone 
in rank B, from where the ball is thrown to hit the center player. If 



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he is struck, he will quickly turn around and try to discover the ball- 
thrower. If he names the right one, they exchange places, the one going 
to the center always facing his rank. If the center player makes an 
incorrect guess, he remains in place, but faces about so as to give the 
other rank a chance to hit him. If the thrower fails to strike he must 
exchange places with the center. 

Captain Football. 
A class is divided into two divisions facing, one another on 
lines (guard lines) draw^n at opposite sides of a gymnasium, about 
forty feet apart. A basket ball lies midway between these two lines. 
Two short lines are drawn between the center and the guard lines from 
which the game is begun by the captains. From four to six members 
of each division are captains and take their position on the short lines 
between center and guard lines. The remainder are guards and stand 
on the guard lines with hands joined. 



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At a signal from the umpire the captains run forward to seize the 
ball and kick it over the opponent's guard line. 

If a ball has been kicked over or through the opponent's hne, one 
point is scored by the division kicking the ball. 

The guards may not step beyond their line, but may kick the ball 
should it roll within reach, thus preventing the ball from passing the line. 

A guard may run back to catch a ball which has been kicked over 
the line. If the ball is caught before it touches the floor, no point has 
been scored. 

If, by chance, a guard should kick the ball over his own line, the 
opposing side scores a point. 

After a point has been made the captains rejoin the guards and the 
next four or six guards take their places as captains. 

Nothing but kicking the ball is allowed. The game has been won 
by the side scoring the most points after all have been captains. 

Rider-Ball 
A double circle is formed. The players forming the inner circle are 
called the horses, those forming the outer circle, the riders. An umpire 
stands in the center, a foot-ball in hand. At the order to mount the 
horses place one foot forward and bend trunk forward, whereupon the 
riders mount. The umpire throws the ball to one of the riders, who 
passess or tosses it to other riders. If one misses the ball, all riders dis- 



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mount and run outward ; the horses run three steps forward toward the 

center and the horse standing nearest to the ball quickly picks it up and 

shouts "Halt!" All riders stop running and the horse that has the ball 

now tries to strike the nearest rider with it. If the rider is touched, the 

riders become horses ; otherwise the riders mount again at a given signal. 

If the horse that has the ball is too far away from any rider, but could 

quickly pass it to some other horse in better postion, he may do so, but 

the ball must not be dropped. The riders may dodge the ball, but may not 

leave their place. 

Note. — Neither side is allowed to run after the command "Halt !" 

is given. 

Running the Gauntlet. 

The players are divided into three parts, one part forming a semi- 
circle at end of room (the members numbered consecutively), the other 
two parts forming two front lines facing one another about 4 or 5 paces 

from the semi-circle, thus forming a gauntlet. 
One player stands in front of semi-circle and 
tosses a ball upward and, while tossing, he calls 
the number of one of the members of the semi- 
circle. Hereupon he whose number is called 
must run forward and catch the ball on the first 
bounce. If he fails to do this he must run 
through the gauntlet and take position in the 
gauntlet at the inner end of the right side of the 
gate, while all other gate-keepers move into posi- 
tion from the semi-circle, the inner left side gate- 
keeper joining the semi-circle and taking the 
other's number. The gate-keepers are armed 
with beetles (knotted handkerchiefs) and stand 
in wait for and pound every one who tries to 
OUTER ' escape through the gauntlet. 

If the ball is caught on the first bounce, the 
successful catcher becomes tosser and the loser joins the semi-circle with 
the other's number. 

The player who tossed the last uncaught ball begins the game anew. 
Any player who calls a number higher than those given out, or who 
throws the ball outside a given circle, or who forgets to call a number 
will have to run through the gate, or, as it is called, "run the gauntlet." 

Note. — Here the gate opens toward some corner of the room, allow- 
ing the runner space to slacken the speed acquired while running the 
gauntlet. 

Variations to running the gauntlet : Leaping over horse, flank, front 
or rear, vault, squat, straddle. Similar exercises over bucks. Leap frog 
over an individual player. Hurdling over some bar, raising the bar 
according to ability of class. 



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Hand Tennis. 

Mark off a field 30 or less feet in length. Across the center of 
the field place a fish pole or climbing-pole upon two jumping standards 
or other objects about three feet high. The pole represents the net of 
the regular tennis court and divides the field into two equal parts. 

The ball used is the ordinary basket-ball. Two players take posi- 
tion on opposite sides of the pole. The first player serves the ball by 
letting it bounce upon the floor and then batting it over the pole into 
his opponent's court by means of his hand. The opponent returns the 
ball by batting it, either before or after the bounce. Every fair return 
counts one point made by the player returning the ball, and that player 
wins the game who scores the greatest number of points after each player 
has served the ball a given number of times. Forcing the ball out of 
bounds counts one point for the opposite side. The ball should be kept 
in play as long as possible. 

This game can also be played in pairs in the same manner. 

Hand Polo. 
Two teanis are formed of seven (or more) players, each team stand- 
ing on a line drawn about five feet from two opposite sides of a gym- 
nasium or playground. This line is the goal line. The players may be 

designated as follows: a u 1 4. u n • 1 a - ^u *. 

^ A basket ball is placed m the center 

1 I of the field. The object of the game is 

I GUnRD I to roll the ball over the own goal line 

I with one hand. 

rULI Rf^PK 1 ^^ ^^^ word "Go!" the centers run 

' forward in an attempt to start the ball 

II in the direction of their goal. The half 

H/^LF BACK I backs start with their center but remain 

* behind him a sufficient distance to re- 

II ceive the ball should it be rolled toward 

C£/VTf^R # I them. The full backs receive the ball 

from the half backs and roll it over 

II the goal line. The guards run over to 

lif\LF BACK I ^^^ opposite side and try to head off 

the ball, should the other center be suc- 

Icessful in starting the ball, in which case 
it will, of course, be necessary for all 
players to move toward the other goal 
I line. As soon as the ball is rolled over 

the goal line a point is scored by that 
side. In the case of kicking, throwing 
the ball, rolling with two hands, as well as rough play, the opposite side 
is given the advantage of one or more yards from the place where the 
offense was committed. The umpire rolls the ball to this place from the 
goal line. This he also does if the ball has passed the boundaries. 



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Indoor Basket Baseball. 

The rules governing indoor baseball are applied here, using a basket 
ball instead of an indoor baseball and using the arm, shoulder or fist 
instead of a bat. The use of foot or knee should not be allowed. 

The Boy and the Hornet's Nest. 
The players form a circle. A basket ball is brought into play by one 
of the players, who is in the center, and who tosses the ball to some one 
in the circle. The ball is then tossed or pased froiji one to another, the 
center player trying to touch the ball. If he succeeds, the player who 
last had the ball must run around the circle, then through the opening 
he left and take some prescribed position within, such as kneeling on 
right or left or both knees, and right or left or both hands up. While he 
is endeavoring and until he has gained this spot and position of safety, 
the rest of the players may hit him with the ball. For this reason the 
position to be taken should be changed frequently to cause confusion. 
Any player dropping the ball pays the same penalty. Such players 
then change places with the one in the center. The position to be taken 
is decided upon by the umpire. The position is momentary only. 

Single Base Strike Ball. 

A class is divided into two divisions by the captains or umpire. The 
ball used in the gymnasium is a basket-ball which is struck with fist or 
arm. On the playground, however, an indoor baseball and bat may be 
used. 

Along two opposing sides of a gymnasium or playground a line is 
drawn to designate a goal, a chair or buck placed at the farther goal line 
marks the base ; the one placed at the nearer line marks the home base. 
Two side lines drawn perpendicular to the goal lines at their extremities 
are the foul lines. 

One party, the "Outs," is scattered over the field between the two 
goals, the other, the 'Tns," stand behind the home goal line, the players 
arranged according to size. , rm A- 

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B— Foul L ne 

C— "Outs" 

D— 'Ins" 

E— Base 

F — Home Base 

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One of the "Outs" stands on or behind the goal Hne to toss up the 
ball, not higher than ten feet. One of the "Ins" bats the ball with fist or 
arm or bat, as the case may be. 

If the toss was a fair one and the ball successfully struck, the batter 
runs to reach the base and return to the home base before he is touched 
or hit with the ball by one of the "Outs." If, however, he thinks the 
chance for running unfavorable, he may remain on the goal line. 

Not more than one strike is allowed. 

In case the ball was not tossed fairly (which has to be decided by 
the umpire) a second or third strike is allowed. A foul is made when a 
fairly-tossed ball is not struck at, or when it is struck beyond the foul 
lines. In case of a foul the batter steps aside on the goal line to await 
his chance of running for the base. The chance comes when the ball is 
tossed, or when the next batter strikes the ball. 

There may be any number of "Ins" on the home goal line waiting 
for a chance to run. In that case, they may form a chain (by grasping 
hands) one end of which may move into the field to be nearer the base 
when the time for running comes. When this occurs, however, the last 
one of the chain must have one foot on the goal line. 

If one of the chain runs, all have to run. If one of these is touched 
or hit with the ball before reaching the base, all are out. 

If a batted ball is caught in the air by one of the "Outs" the batter 
is out. 

One-third the number of players out, decides the game. 

Combination Captain and Basket Ball. 

The players are divided into two divisions, as in the well known game 
of captain ball. Taking for granted that there are thirteen players to a 
side, let seven act as basemen, one as captain, and five as guards. 

The field of play is divided into two equal parts by a center line. 
A basket is at either end of the gymnasium, as in basket ball. Imme- 
diately in front of the basket the basemen, standing on ordinary spring- 
boards, are arranged in a semi-circle. If a requisite number of spring- 
boards is not at hand, squares are marked out, limiting the movements 
of the player. One of the basemen is placed immediately under the 
basket, one to the right and left of the basket, which we will call basket 
men, and the remaining two completing the semi-circle, all standing 
from 6 to 8 feet apart. The captain is stationed on a board 15 feet 
from the basket. The opposing five guards take any desirable place in 
front of these basemen and the captain. The ball is tossed up in the 
center between two opposing players who try, by means of batting or 
catching the ball, to get it in possession of their side. It is the duty 
of the basemen to toss the ball to the captain or one of the basket men ; 
the duty of the guard is to prevent this, to get possession of the ball and 
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The baseman may try for a basket and if successful, two points are 
scored by this side. When the successfully thrown ball falls through the 
basket, the player under the basket may catch it and toss it back to the 
basketmen or any other basemen, for the ball is still in play. 

If the ball is tossed from a baseman to his captain, one point is 
scored. In addition the captain has a free throw for the basket ; if he 
misses the basket, the baseman who threw the ball to him has a try for 
the same. A basket made from such a throw scores one point. After 
the ball reaches the captain's hands from a baseman, it is dead and must 
again be put into play in the center. 

If the ball makes a complete circuit of the semi-circle without skip- 
ping a baseman, two points are scored. The movement of the baseman 
and captain is restricted to the springboard or the space within the 
marked squares. The guards' movements are limited by the center line 
only. A guard may not cross over the center line and interfere with the 
play on the opposite side, thus avoiding all roughness. Roughness may 
be punished, by giving the opposite captain a free throw. 

Note. — After 5 or 10 minutes' play, let 5 basemen change places with 
their guards. 

Medicine Ball. 

The class is divided into two divisions of equal strength, lined up 
on opposite sides of the gymnasium or playground. 

A medicine ball with handle is used. From a line drawn half way 
between the two divisons, the first player throws the ball as far as pos- 



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sible in the direction of the opposing side. The first player of the second 
division now takes his position on the spot where the ball first dropped 
to the ground, to return the ball as far over the line as is in his power. 
This is done in turn by every member of the two divisons. 

The game is decided as follows: If, after all have had a turn, the 
ball lies between the center line and the first division, the second division 
has won the game; if it lies on the other side of the line, the first divison 
has won. 

If the member of the opposite division can catch the ball before .it 
drops to the ground he may take two steps toward the other side before 
returning the ball. Neither side has more than one throw at a time. 
Interference with the throw is not permissible. 

When played on a field, the ball should be hurled by the handle ; 
when played in a gymnasium, the ball should be put as in shot-putting. 

Siege of the Fort. 

The players are formed in a circle about three to four feet apart, 
facing inward. The square is marked out in the center of the circle, at 
each corner of which a club is placed, thus forming the fort. The clubs 
are placed three or four feet apart for boys and six feet apart for girls, as 
the danger of knocking down the clubs with the skirts in defending the 
fort is thus lessened. 

One player, designated the captain of the fort, is given a basket- 
ball and takes his position in front of the clubs. The object of the cap- 
tain is to break through the surrounding forces by kicking the ball out 
of the circle between two players ; if successful, the one on whose right 
the ball has passed changes place with the captain. The captain kicks the 
ball out of reach over the players' heads, the player over whom it passed 
has a right to try to bowl over some of the clubs. 

It is the object of the encircling or besieging force, whenever the 
ball comes near to knock down the clubs by kicking the ball or striking 
it with the hands. If a player kicks or knocks it out of the circle while the 
clubs are up, he pays the penalty by exchanging places with the captain. 
In order to be relieved of his position, all clubs must be up when the 
captain kicks out the ball. 

Dodge Ball (A.) 
The players are divided into two equal divisions facing one another, 
placed 15 or 20 feet apart. A basket ball or soft rubber ball is used. One 
of the players in a division begins the game by trying to hit an opposing 
player with the ball. The player aimed at may dodge the ball or jump 
from place to avoid a low throw. If he is struck, he steps to the opposing 
side; if he succeeds in avoiding the ball, however, he receives the ball and 
aims it at some player in the opposite division. The side having the 
lesser number of players at the end of a given time has lost. 



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In this game two balls may also be used, making it more exciting and 
consequently more interesting. 

Dodge Ball (B.) 

The players are arranged in two concentric circles, facing one another. 

Ball used as in A, and game starts as in A. 

The player hit by a ball is declared out and after one division has 
lost a give number of players it has lost, and the game begins anew. 

After every game the circles exchange places, the outer becoming the 
inner, etc. 

Bounce Bali 

The gymnasium is divided into two equal parts by a line drawn 
with chalk or by the placing of balance-boards, etc. The parties are 
placed on each side lo to 12 feet from the center line. The number of par- 
ticipants is limited. 



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touches the floor and bounds over the center line. Party B now strikes 
and bounces the ball back over the line into the opposite field. This may 
be done in various ways, as : 

1. Return the ball by striking before it touches the floor. 

2. Return the ball bv striking: after it touched the floor. 

3. Strike the ball to touch the floor and then strike it into the other 



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Strike the ball to touch the floor, then bounce and strike. 

Fouls. 

The incorrect throwing of the ball. 
Touching of the center line. 
Double bouncing of the ball. 
Catching of the ball under the line. 



Touching the ball Avith other parts of the body than the hands 
:hing the floor outside of 
Twenty fouls decide the game. 



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Ball Over the Rope. (A.) 
The game may be played by lo to 40 participants. An ordinary 
foot, basket, or medicine-ball may be used. The ball is thrown over a 
rope from one party to the other until a foul is made. It is preferable 
to throw and catch the ball with two hands, but to do it with one hand is 
no foul Throwing must be done without delay. 

Two jumping-stands for vaulting purposes 12 to 15 feet apart, with 
a rope about 5 feet high, are placed in the center of the field, which is 
30 to 35 feet long and 15 to 20 feet wide. The field may be extended 
according to the number of participants. The difficulty of the game is 
somewhat increased by placing the rope 10 feet high. 

a — Front and rear boundaries, 
b — Side boundaries, 
c — Rope or fish pole. 

d — Fields. t-. . 

Rules. 

Each of the equally strong parties are scat- 
tered over their respective field ; after a game, 
fields are changed. Every part of the field must 
be protected ; the best players must be placed 
at the rear and side boundaries. The ball may 
be thrown any way. If it goes above height of 
head and touches the ground outside the rear 
or side boundaries it is no foul and must be 
thrown back to the party who threw it. The 
party that made the first 20 fouls has lost the 
game. 

The fouls are called aloud by an umpire. 
Fouls. 

1. When the ball goes under the rope. 

2. When the ball goes outside of the jumping-stand into the other 
field. 

3. When the ball touches the rope. 

4. When the ball is raised, kicked or stroked over the rope. 

5. When the correctly thrown ball touches the ground uncaught. 
On touching the ground the ball is dead and the party into whose 

field the ball was thrown begins again. 

The player who caught the ball must throw it ; transferring to a 
better player is not allowed. The livelier the game is played the more 
interesting it is. 

Ball Over the Rope. (B.) 

Two jumping-stands with a rope about 6 to 7 feet high are placed 
in the center of a playground 15 to 30 feet apart. The boundaries must 
be marked. Eight to 20 players are divided into two equal parties (A 




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The first player of party A steps into his field and throws the ball 
with both hands over the rope into the opposite field where a player of 
party B has taken place to catch the ball. After having thrown the ball, 
player one of party A runs to the rear of his line. All other players 
move forward so that player 2 now occupies the place of player i. Player 
I of party B without pause throws the ball into the opposite field, etc. 

The ball may be thrown from any part of the field, but only the 
player standing in the field may catch it. 

Rules. 

1. An unbounced ball counts i point. 

2. A ball thrown below the rope counts i for opposing party. 

3. A ball thrown over the boundaries counts i for opposing party. 
If the latter ball is caught by that party i point is added. 
Twenty points won decide the game. 

After a game the parties change fields. The points made are called 
aloud by an umpire. 

Note to Ball Games. — A large number of games enumerated under 
Bean-bag and Dumb-bell Games can be played with basket-balls or medi- 
cine balls, making these games far more interesting. 

It is left to the discretion of the teacher to choose such games as 
may suit the purpose and the supply of material at hand. I particularly 
classed these games where I did, because bean-bags and dumb-bells are 
procured at less expense and are almost always at hand. 

COMPETITION RUNNING GAMES. 

Dumh-Bell Race. 
I. 

According as space permits, two, four, or more players may take 
part at a time. 

Each of the players places four dumb-bells, each four steps apart, 
upon the floor and returns to the goal. At the command "Go !" they run 
toward the bells and, picking up the first bell, bring it to the goal, then 
the second, the third and the fourth. The player who succeeds in bringing 
all the bells to goal first, wins. 



11. 

Like I, but pick np the last bell first, then the second, etc. 

III. 

Like I, but pick up one bell after the other before returning to goal. 

IV. 
Like III, but pick up the last bell first. 

V. 

Like games I, II, III and IV, only reverse the order; instead of 
bringing the bells to goal, let the players distribute them to the four marks 
on the floor. 

Note. — \^ariations, such as hopping, running backward, etc., may be 
substituted. The games may also be played with Indian Clubs, blocks, 
erasers, etc. 

ANTAGONISTIC GAMES. 
Pushing. 

Two players stand opposite each other, right hand placed on oppon- 
ent's shoulder, left hand under his right shoulder, the left leg placed 
forward, knee bent. At the command *Tush!" the opponents try to push 
each other over a line drawn in rear of them. He who succeeds is winner. 

Note. — Tearing at the clothes is not permitted. The game may be 
played by a larger number of pupils at the same time. 

The same game may be played with arms folded forward. 

Pushing With Hopping. (Rooster Fight). 

The two players fold arms forward and, hopping on one leg, push 
with their shoulders against each other. The one who touches the floor 
with both feet first, loses. 

Note. — Changing of feet is allowed. 

Forcing Out of Circle. 
One player, standing with one foot in a small circle, arms folded, 
has to defend himself against one or two, also arms folded, hopping 
against him. If they succeed in pushing him out of the circle, he has 
lost. If one of those attacking touches the floor with both feet, they 
have lost. Attacking and defending has to be done with the shoulders. 

Pulling. 

The players stand opposite each other and a line is drawn between 
them. Then, after both hands are joined, left or right foot placed back- 
ward, rear knee bent, the order to pull is given. He who is pulled out 
of line, loses. 

Opponents stand with only the right hand joined and then pull. Not 
to get one sided, join left hand occasionally. 



Sitting on the floor, feet towards feet, hands joined, the players try 
to pull each other up and over. The one pulled over loses. 

Two opponents in leaning-support, face to face, a webbing-strap 
around their necks, try to pull each other over a drawn line. He who 
pulls the other over, wins. 

Note. — The same may be done in facing the opposite direction. In 
this case the strap must of course be longer and placed under one shoulder 
and over the other. 

Pulling until Hopping. 

Two players join hands and, hopping on one foot, pull each other. 
He who touches the floor first with both feet, has lost. 
Note. — Changing of hand and foot is allowed. 

ANTAGONISTIC GAMES WITH APPARATL 

PULLING. 

Tttg of War. 

This game may be played by two or any number of pupils, according 
to the space and the length of the rope. 

A number of players, divided into two teams, matched as evenly as 
possible, are selected. The two leaders may choose numbers. At com- 
mand they take hold of the rope placed in the center of the room and 
stand face to face, one hand ahead of the other and one leg placed back- 
ward, knee bent. As soon as the umpire has said ''Get ready — Go!" each 
party tries to pull the other over a drawn line. The party which is pulled 
over twice out of three attempts or trials, loses. 

The rope may also be taken the following way: The right hand in 
front of the body, the left hand to the rear, forearm in small of back. 

Play the same game in sitting position. The party that pulls the 
most rope, wins. 

Pull and Raise. 

A wand held over head by No. i has to be pulled down by No. 2, 
who, if he has succeeded in doing so, must also raise it. (No. i resists 
in both cases.) Then No. 2 exchanges places with No. i. 

Note. — In raising wand take reverse grip. 

Pushing zvith Wand. 

'i \vo opponents take hold of a strong wand, the right hands at the 
extrem.e ends, left hands a little to the right and left of the center 
respectively. 

The left leg is placed forward, knee bent. One tries to push the 
other over a drawn mark. 

Pushing with Two Wands. 
Two players, face to face, place two wands under each other's 
shoulders, arms bent, hands grasping wand with underhold. One player 



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tries to push the other over a drawn mark. If the game is played with 
long, strong wands, teams of three or four may take part at a time. 
Note. — This game may also be played with hopping. 

Wand Wrestling. 

A wand is held by two players, the right hand taking underhold at 
the extreme end of the wand, the left hand an upper hold close to the 
opponent's right hand. Try to wrench and twist the wand out of the 
other's hands. 

Note. — Upper or ordinary hold — knuckles upward, thumb inward ; 
under or reversed hold — knuckles downward, thumb outward. 

Wrestling in a Circle. 
A circle is formed by about 6 to lo pupils. In the center an Indian 
club is placed. The pupils, whose hands are firmly connected, then move 
cautiously around and towards the club, each trying to make his neighbor 
touch the same and knock it over. He who knocks the club down is out 
of the play. The game continues until there are too few to play. With 
older pupils, also with larger number, the game with but one club is too 
simple ; take three or four and finally place a large ball between the 
formed group of clubs, thus increasing the difficulty of the game. 

Wrestling in the Triangle. 

Three clubs are placed on the floor in a triangular shape. Two 
players grasp hands firmly and take positions, standing upon one foot, 
with the clubs between them. At the word "Go !" the players attempt 
by pulling and pushing, to make the other knock down a club. The one 
succeeding wins. It is prearranged that the players, hop on the same 
foot constantly or hop from one foot to the other; if, however, one 
player touches the floor with both feet, he has lost. 

Grip Test. 

Two players stand opposite one another, grasping a wand with both 
hands raised over head, one foot placed forward. 

Upon a given signal both press the wand downward, keeping the 
wand grasped firmly. The one succeeding in turning the wand in his 
opponent's hands is the winner and has the stronger grip. 

CLASS GAMES. 
Cat and Mouse. 

The players form a circle, grasping each other's hands and stand- 
ing about one arm's length apart. One pupil is selected to be the cat, 
another to be the mouse. The former stands outside of the circle, the 
latter inside. The cat tries to catch the mouse. The pupils forming 
the circle may favor one or the other by raising the arms, so as to allow 
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in or out of the circle. As soon as the mouse is caught, two other players 
are chosen cat and mouse respectively, and the former players resume 
their places in the circle. 

Come Along. 
The players form a close circle. One passes around the outside 
of the circle and, touching one of the players on the shoulder, says 
"Come along." He then runs to the right, the other to the left. Both 
tr\' to get into the vacant place ; he who gets in first may stay, while the 
other goes around as before. 

Variations. 

1. To introduce the game let players upon being touched try to 
overtake and tag the runner. 

2. Run in opposite direction and upon meeting grasp right or left 
hand and 4-4 circle before going on. 

3. Slap opponent's right hand with left, left with left, then both 
hands, before going on. 

4. Circle around some given object, and numerous other variations 
as above may suggest. 

Beetle Goes Around. 

The players stand in a closed circle, hands behind body, so as to be 
ready to grasp the offered beetle. All face inward. One participant 
who walks outside the circle, may slap any one who turns his head. After 
walking or nmning a short distance saying ''Beetle is out, don't face 
about,'' he puts the beetle into the hands of someone and running away 
says, "Beetle move." The receiver of the beetle now strikes the nearest 
player to the right, who, tr\-ing to avoid the beetle, runs quickly around 
the circle to his place. The play goes on until all have had the beetle. 

XoTE. — The players who have had the beetle fold arms or grasp 
hands in front, thus avoiding being given the beetle a second time. 

Gardener and Tramp. 

This game is similar to cat and mouse, but in this game both players 
are in the circle. "What are you doing in my garden?" asks the gardener. 
"Eating berries," answers the tramp. "Who let you in?" "Xo one, I 
jumped over the fence," and with this the tramp runs away. The gardener 
gives chase until the tramp is caught. 

Formijig a Chain. A. 
A number of players, say 16, divided into two equal parties, form one 
line, hands joined. At the command "Run !" the two at the extreme 
ends of the line run towards and pass between the center two, all follow- 
ing. After all have passed, the center two turn about, hands kept joined, 
arms across chest; then the line winds between the next two nearest 
to the center and so on to the last. The division forming complete 



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chain hrst wins. At the command ''Face about!" all execute half turn, 
raising arms overhead, but keeping the hands joined. 

Forming a Chain. B. 
Like A, but two equal parties stand opposite one another. 

Catching Fish. 

Two ranks of players (the fishers) with joined hands, stand opposite 
each other at the end of the room. An equal number stand in the center 
(the fish). The fishers move forward towards the center, the fish try 
to escape ; breaking the ranks (net) is not allowed. All fish caught stand 
aside and no longer take part in the game. The remaining fish then 
become fishers, the former fishers becoming fish. The game continues 
until the last fish is caught. 

Black a) id White. 

The class is divided into two parties, one called ''Black," the other 
"White." A chalk line divides the parties, who stand with the left foot 
close to the line, facing outward. A goal line is also drawn 5 to 6 feet 
from each side of the room. The teacher, standing where plainly seen 
by all the players, calls out either "Black" or ''White." If "Black" is 
called, this party has to run towards its own goal line, the party "White" 
chasing. If "White" is called, that party runs and "Black" chases. Any 
one caught before reaching the goal drops out of the game. The party 
which finally has the least number of players or none left, has lost 
the ganie. 

Three Deep. 

The players form a double circle, one within the other. The dis- 
tance between the members of a circle must be two or three steps. Two 
players begin the game. One runs around the outer circle, the other 
tries to tag him. The runner quickly moves to the inside in front of 
a pair of players and then the last or outside player must run. If the 
tagger succeeds in touching the runner before he jumps inside they 
reverse the running, making it a rule, that the one who has tagged must 
get in front of a pair at once. Never run across the circle or between 
circles to reach the inside. 

Note. — This game may be played with the members of the pairs 
facing one another, the runner getting between any pair. The one 
towards whom he turns his back must run away. In this variation 
cutting through the circle is permissible and advisable. 

Hazvk and Hen. 

A party of lo or 12 players, so-called "hens," stand in line behind 

each other, hands on front member's shoulders. The first raises the 

arms sideways to protect those behind her. One player, the "hawk," 

tries to catch one of the hens, not the first and second of the line. The 



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first hen must face the hawk through all the movements and all the other 
hens keep in line with her and out of the hawk's reach. When a hen 
is caught, she is out of the play. Both the hawk and the first hen take 
position at the rear of the line, the next two hens becoming hawk and 
hen, respectively. 

Attack on the Castle. 
Four two-foot squares are marked off on the floor, a certain dis- 
tance apart, along the wall, and, at the left side of each, a prison. These 
squares are the forts of the castle. In each square stands a captain, 
who defends it. In front of each square stand four soldiers of the 
opposing force, who try to storm the fort. Two of them may attack at 
the same time, the others constituting a reserve force. If one succeeds 
in puting his foot or hand into the square, it counts one point for the 
attacking force. If the captain touches him before he does this he is 
made a prisoner and goes to the prison. Two points decide the battle in 
favor of the attacking force ; two prisoners decide it for the defending 
force. If the fight stops on one fortification, it must still go on at the 
others, until the last is taken, or successfully defended. The points made 
on either side are then counted, and the side having the greatest number 
of points wins. 

Hound and Hare. 

This game is similar to cat and mouse, but differs in the formation 
of the players. They are arranged in ranks and files, rank as well as file 
members standing two steps apart, hands joined, thus forming hedges 
and the spaces forming lanes. The hound stands in front of the first 
rank, or hedge, the hare between ranks and files, or so-called lanes. At 
the command *'Run !" the hound runs after the hare. If the hound is 
near the hare, the teacher may give the order to face quarter turn right ; 
all then face quickly and join hands again with the near neighbors, thus 
making it difficult for the hound to catch the hare. 

Note. — With the older pupils the rank members, instead of join- 
ing hands to connect the ranks and files, may also use wands ; these 
are to be carried in the right hand when facing right, the outside members 
with wands vacated shouldering the same. Tagging across the hedges 
is not permitted, a fair catch being made only in the lanes. 

Bogey-Man. 

One player, the *'Bogey-]\Ian," stands in one goal and, running out, 
calls "Are you afraid of the bogey-man?" All the other players, stand- 
ing on the goal opposite the bogey-man, answer "no," and run forward 
towards his goal, whereat the bogey-man tries to catch one of the players. 
The one caught must follow the bogey-man to the opposite goal and 
from here both run, with or without joining hands, to catch the rest 
of the players. The game ends when all have been caught. 



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Last Couple Out. 
The class is formed into one or more columns of twos, according 
to the space and number of pupils. They take their position at one end 
of g}^mnnsium or play ground. 

At the head of the column, one member of the division stands with 
his back to the rest of the players and calls: ''Last couple out!" (The 
teacher may also give the signals by clapping hands.) 

Upon the given signal the last couple runs forward, one member 
on each side of the column, and tries to rejoin before one of them is 
tagged by the leader. The one caught becomes the partner of the leader 
and the couple then takes its position at the head of the column. The 
one not caught now becomes the leader. 

The leader must not look back nor start too soon ; he must depend 
upon his sense of hearing and start when the players are slightly to the 
rear of him. The leader must remain the leader until one of a couple 
is caught, or the teacher believes he has run long enough, when another 
player may be chosen to take his place. 

Rabbits. 

A South African Gymnastic Game. 

The playground is an oblong about 20 by 90 feet,, divided into 14 

equally large fields (see diagram). The two playing teams consist 

each of 9 men, one of which is captain, the one team being guards 

(hunters), and the other runners (rab- 
bits). The object of the game is for one 
of the rabbits to pass all the hunters and, 
after having reached the other end, to 
again return to the starting place without 



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being tagged. 



At the start the guards 



are stationed in their respective lines in 
the center of the field. During the game 
they must stay on their own lines, but are 
allowed to run from side to side; the 
captain, however, can run in any line 
(either lengthwise or crosswise). After 
placing all his men, the captain calls 
"Ready!" or "Rabbits!" The game is 
then started by one or more of the rab- 
bits crossing over into one of the upper 
fields without being tagged by a guard. 
Thus, as the opportunity ofifers itself, he 
crosses over and moves forward, evading 
the hunters (guards) who try to tag him. 
The others follow. Should a rabbit be 
tagged he is "dead." Three "dead" rab- 
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being hunters becoming rabbits, and vice versa. Should a rabbit succeed 
in getting across the 8th line he starts back, and now the hunters must 
watch the rabbits coming from both ends. If a rabbit succeeds in 
getting to the rear and back again to the starting point, he cries ''Hasi !" — 
''Rabbits !" which signifies a game won for his side, upon which all the 
runners again start a new game. When more than i8 men play they lay 
out two grounds adjoining one another or add more fields to the end of 
one. 

Note. — The above game was played by the Boers in St. Louis and 
published by William Stecher in Mind and Body. 

Policeman and Robber. 

One-half of the number of players, the policemen, are stationed at 
one end of the gymnasium or play ground, the other half, the robbers, 
are stationed on the opposite side. A starting point is fixed at either end. 
An object, such as a dumb-bell, club, etc., is placed on the floor or stool 
at a distance from the robbers of one-quarter or one-third of that between 
both parties. The policeman is armed with a beetle. One player of each 
party steps upon his respective mark. At the command ''Go !" the rob- 
ber tries to get possession of the object and return to his mark before 
the policeman overtakes him and strikes him with the beetle. 

If the robber is struck he becomes the policeman's prisoner; if he 
succeeds in returning with the object, the policeman is taken to the rob- 
bers' den. The side having the most prisoners after all have run, is 
declared victorious. 

Fox in His Den. 

The pupijs are scattered promiscuously about the playground. A cir- 
cular space, with a radius of about lo feet, defined by a chalk mark or 
other means, in one corner of the gymnasium, designates the den. One 
player, supplied with a beetle, is assigned a position within the den and 
upon emerging, in order to make a prisoner of one of the players, he 
must either hop upon one foot or, while running, emit a clear humming 
sound without a break in his voice. Upon failing to do one or the other, 
the remaining players are allowed to beat him until he returns to his den ; 
if he succeeds in striking a player while hopping or humming, that player 
must run to the den at once, the other players having the right to beat 
him until he reaches it. The player caught then becomes the fox and 
starts out in the manner of his predecessor. The original fox, as well as 
all succeeding players who are caught, remain in the den until all have 
become foxes. 

The players are not allowed to run into the den until caught, under 
penalty of being beaten by the foxes therein. 

Variation to Fox in His Den. 
Should a large play ground or gymnasium be at the disposal of the 
class, the following variation makes this game very interesting: 



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After a player is caught, he becomes an assistant to the fox, form- 
ing a chain by grasping hands. The chain may consist of two or three 
foxes. Should the chain be broken, all members of this chain are liable 
to persecution, until they have again reached the den. 

It is to be understood that in the variation the foxes must return to 
the den after striking a player before the game can be resumed. 

NOTE TO SOME OF THE ABOVE GAMES. 

Hawk and Hen can be played as a beetle game by arming the hawk 
with a beetle. After he successfully strikes the last player in the file the 
game is ended. 

Three Deep. The runner is armed wdth a beetle. Upon striking 
the player, he drops the beetle, whereupon this player quickly picks it up 
and gives chase. 

Attack on the Castle. Let the captain be armed with a beetle, in 
which case allow three players to attack. 




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